Series REC 115 L

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Precision Linear Transducers, Conductive Plastic,
up to 1000 mm
FEATURES
Measurement range 25 mm to 1000 mm
High accuracy 1 % down to 0.025 %
Excellent repeatability
Essentially infinite resolution
Non sensitive to temperature variations
Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
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The 115 L is a simply mounted, robust, high precision

industrial linear motion transducer.

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

Sensor type LINEAR, conductive plastic
Output type Connector
Market appliance Industrial
Dimensions L x 31.7 mm x 34.8 mm (with L = TET + 75 mm)

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Theoretical electrical travel (TET) = E From 25 mm to 1000 mm in increments of 25 mm
Independent linearity (over TET) 1 % 0.1 %
on request 0.05 % for E 100 mm 0.025 % for E 200 mm
Actual electrical travel (AET) AET = TET + 1.5 mm min.
Ohmic values (RT) 400 /cm to 2 k/cm
Resistance tolerance at 20 C 20 %
Repeatability 0.01 %
Maximum power rating 0.05 W/cm at 70 C, 0 W at 125 C
Wiper current Recommended: a few A - 1 mA max. (continuous)
Load resistance minimum 103 x RT
Insulation resistance 1000 M, 500 VDC
Dielectric strength 1000 VRMS, 50 Hz
Protection resistor Integrated inside the transducer to protect against errors when setting up (short circuit)

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical travel E + 8 2 mm
Housing Anodized aluminum
Operating force 7.5 N typical
Shaft (free rotation) Stainless steel
Hydraulic type connector
Termination
DIN 43650
Wiper Precious metal multifinger
Mounting Movable brackets

PERFORMANCE
Operating life 40 million cycles typical/1 Hz/T = 20 C 5 C/80 % TET
Temperature range -55 C to +125 C
1.5 mm peak to peak 0 Hz to 10 Hz
Sine vibration on 3 axes
15 g - 10 Hz - 2000 Hz
Mechanical shocks on 3 axes 50 g - 11 ms - half sine
Speed (max.) 8 m/s for f < 2 Hz; 3 m/s for f < 5 Hz
Note
Nothing stated herein shall be construed as a guarantee of quality or durability.

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DIMENSIONS in millimeters, general tolerance 1 mm

31.7 25.4 L MAX. = TET + 75

4
M6
31.7 1 2
34.75

3 18.9
13.1
18.9
2 x 4.2
43
63 A
15
VIEW A-A ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
4. GROUND
PIN 3: +

PIN 2: WIPER
PIN1: -

TET
AET TET = THEORETICAL ELECTRICAL TRAVEL
MT AET = ACTUAL ELECTRICAL TRAVEL
MT = MECHANICAL TRAVEL

ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST DIMENSIONS in millimeters, general tolerance 1 mm

1) FEMALE CONNECTOR 2) SPECIAL BALL JOINT ON SHAFT
Vishays Reference: 3248610 Vishays reference: 323655
36 MAX.

RADIAL CLEARANCE IN 41 MAX.

X AND Y: 1.2 mm 8 MAX.
ANGULAR CLEARANCE
Y 15

48 MAX. X

M6
CLEARANCE 3

ORDERING INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION
REC 115 L 23 D 103 W... e.
SERIES MODEL NUMBER THEORETICAL LINEARITY OHMIC VALUE MODIFICATIONS LEAD
OF TRACKS ELECTRICAL FINISH
TRAVEL
L=1 Times 25 mm A: 1 % First 2 digits are Special feature
D: 0.1 % significant numbers code number
E: 0.05 % 3rd digit indicates
F: 0.025 % number of zeros

SAP PART NUMBERING GUIDELINES

RE 115 L 23 D 103 W...
SERIES MODEL TET LINEARITY OHMIC VALUE SPECIAL FEATURES

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